Lesley Groff’s Congressional Testimony Meets Survivor Contradictions

On June 9, 2026, Lesley Groff—Jeffrey Epstein’s assistant of 18 years—appeared before the House Oversight Committee. In a transcribed interview, she asserted she never met any of the women who received massages from Epstein, did not know their ages, and never handled their passports or cash payments. The committee is now reviewing her transcript against the evidence supplied by survivors.

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Epstein’s 2008 non-prosecution agreement in Florida listed Groff as a potential co-conspirator, yet she has never faced criminal charges. Ghislaine Maxwell remains the only U.S. convict linked to Epstein’s sex-trafficking operation, and the Justice Department has repeatedly said it lacks sufficient evidence to pursue additional charges.

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• Lesley Groff – former executive assistant to Epstein, central witness.

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• Survivors – six women (four on record, two anonymous) who interacted with Groff during the early-2000s.

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• House Oversight Committee – chaired by Rep. James Comer (R-AL); top Democrat Rep. Robert Garcia (D-CA).

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• Committee Democrats – Rep. Suhas Subramanyam (D-CA) and communications director Sara Guerrero.

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• Six survivors directly refuted Groff’s claims.

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• Interactions described span 2001-2013, the period Groff said she “never stepped foot” in Epstein’s New York townhouse.

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• Payments were described as hundreds of dollars in white envelopes, often delivered at Epstein’s Manhattan office stairs.

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• The committee’s spokesperson said the panel is “reviewing Ms. Groff’s transcript against the available evidence” and “welcomes any additional evidence from individuals who possess information.”

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• Sara Guerrero stated, “Lesley Groff knew what was happening in Epstein’s inner circle, which is why Chairman Comer should have required her to testify under oath.”

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• Rep. Suhas Subramanyam warned, “If she lied to us, which it appears she may have, she should come clean or else face criminal sanctions.”

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• Rep. Robert Garcia’s office criticized the lack of an oath requirement and urged accountability.

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Survivors uniformly described personal encounters with Groff:

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• Marina Lacerda (entered the network in 2002) said Groff “regularly questioned her about new girls” and handed cash “in a long white envelope, and the cash would always be in hundreds.”

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• Sharlene Rochard asserted Groff handled her passport information to book flights, noting, “Of course she knew how old we were because she had to look at our IDs to book our flight.”

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• Lara Blume McGee recalled seeing Groff at Epstein’s townhouse at least twice, while Lisa Phillips confirmed Groff gave her checks for school tuition.

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• Anonymous victims described Groff taking their personal data in person, confirming she “obviously knew my age” and that she facilitated early school dismissals for minors.

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These accounts directly contradict Groff’s statements that she never met the women, never knew their ages, and never handled passports or cash.

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• Groff’s claim: “To my knowledge I never met any of these masseuses.”

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• Survivor consensus: All six survivors say they met Groff in person, often multiple times.

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• Passport handling: Groff said she “may have seen a passport – a picture of a passport,” yet survivors report she collected personal information and assisted with passport applications.

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• Cash distribution: Groff denied paying victims; survivors provide detailed descriptions of envelope deliveries.

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The committee has not yet indicated whether it will compel Groff to testify under oath or pursue further legal action.

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• “Lesley Groff knew what was happening in Epstein’s inner circle, which is why Chairman Comer should have required her to testify under oath,” — Sara Guerrero, communications director, Rep. Robert Garcia’s office

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• “she should come clean or else face criminal sanctions.” — Rep. Suhas Subramanyam

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• “We have so many people coming in and lying and saying they don’t know, they don’t remember,” — Marina Lacerda, survivor

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• “For 18 years, I worked for Dr. Jekyll but was never permitted to see the true Mr. Hyde.” — Lesley Groff, congressional testimony

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• “She would ask, ‘What does the girl look like? Where is she from? How old is she?’ over the phone,” — Marina Lacerda, survivor

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The House Oversight Committee has announced it will continue reviewing Groff’s transcript alongside survivor testimony. No formal oath requirement or further congressional action has been scheduled as of the latest statements.

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